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Vermonters have been watching in recent weeks as members of the state legislature consider proposed statutory changes related to timely access to judicial review for the small number of psychiatric inpatients being considered for court-ordered treatment. It's a difficult but necessary discussion that I think Vermonters are ready to have.
I hope we don't lose sight of the actual patients whose lives are at the center of this discussion. With that in mind, I offer a true story. I have been careful to alter or eliminate any identifying details that could compromise patient confidentiality.
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Joe was admitted to our unit by court order after spending weeks in the Department of Corrections waiting for a bed in a mental health facility. With a history of schizophrenia, he had been successfully holding down a job and living independently with support from a community outpatient mental-health facility.
We greatly appreciate your fine paper, and are particularly encouraged by the frequent social-justice-related stories. However, the editorial "The cold and the hungry this winter" contained some unfortunate errors and misleading information. First, it is wonderful that you highlighted all the organizations that provide food or meals to the...
